Anybody got this matte box at DVinfo.net

Matt Burton · August 18th, 2007, 06:45 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jumbo-Matte-bo...QQcmdZViewItem

It looks the tits if only for looks alone.

Robert Lane · August 18th, 2007, 08:33 PM

That is actually the Vocas matte-box system. Here in the US it's being sold under the Century Optics/Schneider distribution. I would not purchase from that seller; he's not even describing the unit properly and has purposely eliminated the Vocas branding from the images.

Mark Sasahara · August 18th, 2007, 10:03 PM

Yeah, I was going to say, it looks like a Vocas.

Looks shady mate, I'd steer clear. Keep looking.

Giroud Francois · August 19th, 2007, 03:08 AM

there are many indian ebay shops selling matte box.
is it a "leak" from the original ? (do they build the original in India ?).
Most of them are ok, at least cheaper than original, but quality is often lower.
I purchased one for 100$ and it was just as described.
You could be happy with this model, but personally, i find 300 UK pounds a bit expensive for a sunshade whatever you call it.

Chris Bottrell · August 22nd, 2007, 11:48 AM

I have bought one of these from the same seller from Ebay i use it on my XL 2 and the build quality is fantastic, it dose the job perfectly. I know people are a bit worried about the product coming from india but they are good people and the products are top quality.

Moises Crespo · August 22nd, 2007, 12:49 PM

I've bought this one the

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Matte-box-Rod-...QQcmdZViewItem
Well built seen it for over 400.00 from other sellers.Very happy with it. So don't miss out on a good price.

August 18th, 2007, 06:45 PM	#1
Matt Burton Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leeds uk Posts: 38	Anybody got this matte box http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jumbo-Matte-bo...QQcmdZViewItem It looks the tits if only for looks alone.

August 18th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#2
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	That is actually the Vocas matte-box system. Here in the US it's being sold under the Century Optics/Schneider distribution. I would not purchase from that seller; he's not even describing the unit properly and has purposely eliminated the Vocas branding from the images. __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV

August 18th, 2007, 10:03 PM	#3
Mark Sasahara Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 649	Yeah, I was going to say, it looks like a Vocas. Looks shady mate, I'd steer clear. Keep looking. __________________ Mark Sasahara Director of Photography

August 22nd, 2007, 11:48 AM	#5
Chris Bottrell New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwich UK Posts: 23	I have bought one of these from the same seller from Ebay i use it on my XL 2 and the build quality is fantastic, it dose the job perfectly. I know people are a bit worried about the product coming from india but they are good people and the products are top quality. __________________ Chris Bottrell Director R18 Wholesale LTD Canon XL2

August 19th, 2007, 03:08 AM	#4
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	there are many indian ebay shops selling matte box. is it a "leak" from the original ? (do they build the original in India ?). Most of them are ok, at least cheaper than original, but quality is often lower. I purchased one for 100$ and it was just as described. You could be happy with this model, but personally, i find 300 UK pounds a bit expensive for a sunshade whatever you call it.

August 22nd, 2007, 12:49 PM	#6
Moises Crespo Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boynton Beach,FL Posts: 94	I've bought this one the http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Matte-box-Rod-...QQcmdZViewItem Well built seen it for over 400.00 from other sellers.Very happy with it. So don't miss out on a good price.